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1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLX VR6

ENGINE
  • Type:  15 degree transverse, 2.8 liter DOHC SPFI V6
  • RPO Code:  AAA
  • Displacement:  170 cu in / 2792 cc
  • Valves:  12 valve, 1 intake / exhaust per cylinder
  • Bore & Stroke:  3.19 in (81.0mm) x 3.56 in (90.3mm)
  • Compression Ratio:  10.0:1
  • Firing Order:  1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4
  • Horsepower:  172 bhp @ 5800 RPM
  • Torque:  173 ft-lbs @ 4200 RPM
  • Yellowline:  6500 RPM
  • Redline: 7000+ RPM
  • Fuel Economy (city / highway):  19 / 25 mpg

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SUSPENSION
  • Front:  independent, MacPherson struts located by lower control arm, tapered coil springs
  • Rear:  fully independant / coil spring

STEERING
  • Type:  power assisted, rack-and-pinion
  • Lock-to-Lock Turns:  3.2 revolutions
  • Curb to Curb:  32.4 ft

BRAKES
  • Type:  four wheel disc / electronic ABS
  • Front:  11.3 in x 1.5 in vented disc
  • Rear:  8.9 in x 1.0 in solid disc
  • Power Assist:  hydrolic with constant anti-lock and optional electronic traction control

WHEELS / TIRES
  • Wheel Size:  15.0 x 6.5 in
  • Wheel Style:  7 spoke straight star
  • Wheel Type:  one piece cast aluminum
  • Tires:  P205 / 50 - R15 H (radials all-season)

SPEED AND TIMES
  • 0 - 60mph Time:  7.3 sec
  • 60 - 0mph Distance:  142 ft
  • Quarter Mile:  unknown
  • Salom (speed / G-Force):  N/A mph @ 0.739 G's
  • Top Speed:  unknown

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TRANSMISSION
  • Name:  VW 02A (CCM) Transmission
  • Type:  5-speed maunal
  • Chassis (motor / driveline): Front / 2WD Front
  • Gear Ratios:
    • First:  3.300
    • Second:  1.944
    • Third:  1.308
    • Fourth:  1.034
    • Fifth:  0.838
    • Final Drive:  3.389
    • Reverse:  3.060

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COLORS
  • Exterior:  Windsor Metallic Blue [LG5R]
  • Interior:  Black / Gray Sport Cloth [DY]

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
  • Length:  173.4 in
  • Width:  66.7 in
  • Height:  56.1 in
  • Wheelbase:  97.4 in
  • Track (front / rear):  57.5 in / 57.0 in
  • Ground Clearance (stock level):  7.2 in
  • Curb Weight:  2954 lbs

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
  • Type:  5 passenger sport sedan
  • Front Seats:  sport clothed buckets / 6-way manual adjusments
    • Front Head Room:  12.1 in
    • Front Shoulder Room:  18.3 in
    • Front Hip Room:  18.3 in 
    • Front Leg Room:  28.0 in
  • Rear Seats:  sport clothed benchseat / 60-40 split fold down
    • Rear Head Room:  12.1 in 
    • Rear Shoulder Room:  13.0 in
    • Rear Hip Room:  16.4 in
    • Rear Leg Room:  10.8 in
  • Trunk Cargo Space:  17.5 cu ft

CAPACITIES
  • Engine Crankcase:  5.3 quarts w/ oil filter
  • Manual Transaxle (type / amount):  Synthetic 75W / 90 GL-4 @ 2.1 quarts
  • Cooling System (type / amount):  VW G11 or G12 - phosporous free (depending on year application) @ 10.6 quarts
  • Refrigerant (type / amount):  R-134a @ 28.2 oz
  • Fuel Tank:  14.5 gallons